Secrets to Rockettes' 2012 Christmas Spectacular

11/30/2012 3:39PM

Take one million pairs of 3-D glasses, 80 Rockettes, 1200 pairs of shoes - and you've got just a hint of what it takes to stage the 2012 Radio City Christmas Spectacular. The Wall Street Journal's Off Duty team pulls back the curtain on the famous show and reveals the intricate production details (hint: hungry camels) needed to pull it off. Includes an interview with Rockettes choreographer and director Linda Haberman.

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